POLICE have been called hundreds of times in a year to South Australian state schools as the public education system records a surge of serious, violent and antisocial incidents.

FORMER prime minister Tony Abbott has pushed for a return of compulsory national service, saying high-school leavers should give back to their country.

A KAYAKER has had a terrifying encounter with a great white shark at Port Augusta.

A RARE lunar event that turns Earth’s moon blood red is set to grace Australian skies on Tuesday – and it may be the last time you can view the spectacular sight for another three years.